After an early arrival, thanks to our personal Chauffeur Ellen, effortless trip through security and lunch in an almost empty restaurant on Concourse D (with friendly, efficient and funny waiter service) we walked to the adjacent gate for a 3 hour wait to board. Did I say that we are eager to get started on this adventure. So....problem #1 - I decided to turn on my netbook to check email using the now 'free' CLT Internet connection. Turned on (should say TRIED to turn on the computer....nothing,...not even my most unfavorite Microsoft musical start up sound. After a few minutes up pops a screen that says something to the effect of "start-up problem" I say....tell me something that I don't know - but not exactly in those polite works. Then the message changes to "do you want to try to restore settings: YES!! After a few minutes of trial and error - music to my ears...the start-up ringtone. Problem #2 - I can't log into Gmail - passwords for both of my accounts don't work. Aha, I am given the option of having a Password reset code sent to my cell phone. After several attempts to decode the letters I have to enter as security....I'm in. Of course, it's now an hour later (good use of long wait time) and I'm afraid to turn the computer off for fear I'll have to go through this song and dance again. Another example of my love hate relationship with technology. And to think that my students actually thought I was an expert in all things computer :)
The Gate attendant has arrived and the gate area is getting crowded - seems like most people on our flight - including the screaming baby that I'm sure will be seated behind or across the aisle from us - believe the airlines when they say to arrive 3 hours before an international flight!
Next post will be from Budapest!
Hi Shiela,
ReplyDeleteMy sister, her husband, my husband and I are doing this Tauck Cruise this year, same time. Read through your fantastic daily log. Loved it. A couple of questions. Do you remember the name of the cafe you ate in on your first night? Second, we will also be changing planes in Frankfurt and have a similar connection to yours. Lufthansa assured me that we don't go through security, just passport control. Did you travel with Lufthansa? They say both planes depart from terminal 1. Did you have to change terminals. I'm getting a bit concerned.